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9 / 801 results- Topical or oral? Choosing between pills and lotions according to your case. Topical finasteride offers localized treatment with fewer systemic side effects than oral finasteride.
- Is metformin used topically for hair loss, or only as an oral tablet? Approved metformin products are oral tablets only; there is no approved topical metformin for hair loss. Published human reports of topical use are a handful of uncontrolled, pharmacy-compounded case reports in scarring alopecia, and the most-cited clinical series actually used the oral drug.
- Is sulforaphane used in oral supplements or topical hair treatments? Sulforaphane is primarily used in oral supplements, not topical hair treatments.
- Is white tea more effective in topical hair products or as an oral supplement for hair growth? Neither topical nor oral white tea has any human clinical trial behind it for hair growth. Topical use has a more direct mechanistic rationale, but the only verifiable studies are a cell-culture EGCG experiment and a pharmacokinetic study with no hair outcomes.
- How does topical Estradiol compare to oral Estradiol in treating alopecia? Topical estradiol delivers hormone to the scalp with less systemic exposure, but evidence is thin and it is still a hormone. It needs a doctor's supervision, and people with estrogen-sensitive cancers must not use it without medical approval.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Relapse in Alopecia Totalis after Successful Treatment with Intralesional Corticosteroid and Oral Immunomodulator
This case report describes a 19-year-old female with recurrent alopecia totalis who experienced complete remission after re-treatment with various therapies, emphasizing the importance of long-term follow-up in managing alopecia areata.
research All That Glitters Is Not Gold – The Patient with ‘Excellent’ Weight Loss Following Bariatric Surgery
In this case report, the authors describe the first documented occurrence of new-onset hypocortisolism after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in a patient, highlighting the need for awareness of this condition among clinicians when patients present with nonspecific symptoms post-bariatric surgery.
research Cutaneous Mastocytosis Associated With Congenital Alopecia
This report documents the first known case of cutaneous mastocytosis associated with congenital alopecia areata in a young Korean girl, confirmed through histopathological examination.
research Folliculitis Decalvans Developing 20 Years After Hair Restoration Surgery in Punch Grafts: Case Report
A man developed a rare scalp disorder, Folliculitis Decalvans, 20 years after hair restoration surgery, and it required long-term antibiotic treatment.
research Airborne contact dermatitis apparently acquired as a result of using pericarp juice from an Indian marking nut as a home remedy to treat patchy hair loss
Using Indian marking nut sap for hair loss caused a skin rash on a woman's face.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Is hydrocortisone that bad for your scalp?
Hydrocortisone is not recommended for long-term use on the scalp due to potential side effects like thinning and steroid-related issues. Alternatives like foam minoxidil or oral minoxidil are suggested, though foam may be less effective.
community Topical - Lantoprost .01%, MIN 10% DUT .05%, Hydrocortisone 1% Progrestron .025%
A user was prescribed a topical treatment for hair loss including Latanoprost, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Hydrocortisone, and Progesterone, after using an oral Minoxidil and Finasteride combo without significant results. Concerns were raised about the long-term use of hydrocortisone, with suggestions to consult a doctor regularly.
community Dutasteride for trans men? (Topical vs oral?)
The conversation discusses using dutasteride, both topical and oral, for hair loss in trans men, considering potential side effects like depression and libido issues. The user is exploring options including topical solutions with minoxidil, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone, and plans to start microneedling.
community M26 Diffused Thinner - 6.5 months post-transplant, 2+ years on fin/min, now on oral dut and topicals
A 26-year-old male experienced hair thinning since age 18 and tried various treatments, including topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and a hair transplant. He is currently using topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, hydrocortisone, and oral dutasteride, and is satisfied with the results 6.5 months post-transplant.
community concentration of my finasteride therapy
The conversation discusses a topical finasteride therapy with hydrocortisone butyrate, estrone base, and breviline. A user suggests oral finasteride as a superior option.
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